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Globalization and World Systems Quiz

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The process of globalization is described as:

a)

Fair and equal

b)

Uneven and imbalanced

c)

Limited to culture

d)

Exclusive to the North

2.

The Brandt Line (1980s) divided the world into:

a)

East and West

b)

North and South

c)

Rich and poor

d)

Old and new

3.

Which hemisphere is generally associated with richer countries?

a)

Northern

b)

Southern

c)

Eastern

d)

Western

4.

Latin America is considered part of the:

a)

Global North

b)

Global South

c)

Core group

d)

First World

5.

Which of the following belongs to the Global North?

a)

Brazil

b)

Kenya

c)

Germany

d)

Philippines

6.

Who coined the term “Third World” in 1952?

a)

Karl Marx

b)

Alfred Sauvy

c)

Gerardus Mercator

d)

Immanuel Wallerstein

7.

The Global South mainly consists of:

a)

Asia and Africa

b)

Europe and North America

c)

Russia and Japan

d)

Australia and New Zealand

8.

Which theory was proposed by Immanuel Wallerstein in 1974?

a)

Modernization Theory

b)

Dependency Theory

c)

World Systems Theory

d)

Social Capital Theory

9.

Core countries are characterized as:

a)

Wealthy and powerful

b)

Poor and unstable

c)

Isolated and neutral

d)

Young and growing

10.

Which group meets annually to discuss global issues?

a)

ASEAN

b)

OPEC

c)

G8 Nations

d)

European Union

11.

The Global North is often characterized by:

a)

Zero growth

b)

Rapid growth

c)

Weak trade

d)

No democracy

12.

The Philippines is considered part of the Third World because it was:

a)

Colonized

b)

Allied

c)

Industrialized

d)

Developed

13.

Countries with industrialized economies but not fully advanced are called:

a)

Core states

b)

Second World

c)

External states

d)

Developing

14.

Which of the following is NOT a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

a)

United States

b)

United Kingdom

c)

China

d)

Germany

15.

Which of the following best describes the Global South?

a)

Technologically advanced

b)

Politically marginalized

c)

Fully industrialized

d)

Economically equal

16.

The Global North is associated with:

a)

Democracy and stability

b)

Poverty and conflict

c)

Dependence and aid

d)

Colonization history

17.

Countries in the Global South are often:

a)

Marginalized and unequal

b)

Wealthy and advanced

c)

Stable and democratic

d)

Militarily dominant

18.

A nation with oil wealth but unstable politics is part of the:

a)

Core countries

b)

Global North

c)

External states

d)

Periphery

19.

Colonized nations in South America by Spain are called:

a)

Latin America

b)

Core group

c)

Global North

d)

Western states

20.

The Global North dominates global:

a)

Trade and politics

b)

Sports and culture

c)

Tourism and travel

d)

Religion and values

21.

Which country is part of the Global North?

a)

Japan

b)

Brazil

c)

Kenya

d)

Philippines

22.

If a Global South nation relies on aid after a disaster, it shows:

a)

Independence

b)

Equality

c)

Dependence

d)

Stability

23.

Countries like Germany, UK, and Italy are part of the:

a)

Global South

b)

External group

c)

Global North

d)

Periphery

24.

A country that shares traits of both rich and poor is:

a)

Core

b)

Periphery

c)

External

d)

Third World

25.

A nation that blocks a UN decision is part of the:

a)

P5

b)

ASEAN

c)

OPEC

d)

EU

26.

The Philippines borrowing money for projects reflects:

a)

Independence

b)

Dependence

c)

Balance

d)

Power

27.

The G8 meets yearly to discuss:

a)

Energy and security

b)

Arts and sports

c)

Religion and culture

d)

Travel and tourism

28.

South Korea becoming a tech hub shows it moved into the:

a)

Core group

b)

External group

c)

Periphery group

d)

Global South

29.

If China invests in Africa while exporting goods, it shows:

a)

North role

b)

South role

c)

External role

d)

Core role

30.

A country with democracy, wealth, and aging population belongs to the:

a)

Global South

b)

Global North

c)

External states

d)

Periphery

31.

Which countries make up the P5 of the UN Security Council?

a)

US, UK, France, China, Russia

b)

US, Germany, Japan, UK, France

c)

China, India, US, UK, Brazil

d)

Russia, Canada, France, Japan, US

32.

Which of the following is a Global South region?

a)

Africa

b)

North America

c)

Western Europe

d)

Australia

33.

The Global South is often located in:

a)

Tropical areas

b)

Polar areas

c)

Desert areas

d)

Arctic areas

34.

Which of the following is a Global North country?

a)

Italy

b)

Kenya

c)

Brazil

d)

Indonesia

35.

Which is a feature of the Global South?

a)

Low income

b)

High technology

c)

Aging population

d)

Stable politics

36.

The 1569 map that highlighted the Global South was made by:

a)

Gerardus Mercator

b)

Alfred Sauvy

c)

Karl Marx

d)

Max Weber

37.

Which country is part of the G8?

a)

Canada

b)

Brazil

c)

Philippines

d)

India

38.

The Global South is generally:

a)

Developing

b)

Developed

c)

Industrialized

d)

Advanced

39.

The Global North is linked with:

a)

Trade dominance

b)

Poverty dominance

c)

Unequal labor

d)

Marginalization

40.

Which is a characteristic of Global North economies?

a)

High standard of living

b)

Weak institutions

c)

Dependence on aid

d)

Political instability

41.

The Global South only exists in the Southern Hemisphere.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

The Global North is associated with technological advancement and stability.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

The Philippines is considered part of the Third World because it was colonized.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

The term “Third World” is now outdated and offensive.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Peripheral countries have strong militaries and influence.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The G8 includes France, Germany, Italy, UK, Japan, US, Canada, and Russia.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Global South and Third World are conceptually the same.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Wallerstein’s World Systems Theory categorizes countries as Core, Peripheral, and External.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Developed societies of Europe and North America represent the Global North.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Global divides only exist in economics and not in politics.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Latin America was colonized mainly by Spain.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Core countries are wealthy and militarily strong.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

The Brandt Line was introduced in the 1980s.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Wallerstein’s theory was proposed in 1974.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

The Global South is free from unfair labor practices.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

External countries act as a buffer between Core and Periphery.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

The P5 has the power to block UN decisions even if most members agree.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Global North nations often face zero or very low population growth.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

The Philippines is geographically in the North but belongs to the Global South.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Poverty and inequality can still exist inside Global North countries.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Global South nations are often politically marginalized.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

The G8 focuses on issues like energy, terrorism, and global security.

a)

a) True

b)

False

63.

Developed countries never experience economic crises.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

The Global North dominates not only trade but also global politics.

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Unequal trade is common between Global North and Global South.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

The concept of the Third World originated during the Cold War.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Global South refers broadly to Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Oceania.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Colonization played a major role in the development of the Global South.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

The Philippines was part of the galleon trade before opening to world commerce in 1834.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

The Suez Canal shortened travel time between Europe and Asia, including the Philippines.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

The Cold War divided countries into First, Second, and Third World.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Core countries usually dominate world institutions and decision-making

a)

True

b)

False

73.

Core countries usually dominate world institutions and decision-making

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Global divides are permanent and cannot change.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Global South countries have no influence in world trade.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Core countries often hold significant colonial history.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

External countries share characteristics of both rich and poor nations.

a)

True

b)

False

78.

The Philippines is classified as part of the Global South in world systems.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

The UN Security Council’s permanent members include five powerful states.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

Globalization benefits all countries equally without divides.

a)

True

b)

False